1 [I] qualify (as sth) to pass the examination that is necessary to do a particular job; to have the qualities that are necessary for sth 取得资格；有资格；符合要求: It takes five years to qualify as a vet. 要花五年时间才可取得当兽医的资格。A cup of coffee and a sandwich doesn't really qualify as a meal. 一杯咖啡和一客三明治实在算不上一顿饭。

2 [I,T] qualify (sb) (for sth/to do sth) to have or give sb the right to have or do sth 具有或授予（做某工作的）资格: How many years must you work to qualify for a pension? 要工作多少年才有资格领退休金？This exam will qualify me to teach music. 这次考试及格我就有资格教授音乐。

3 [I] qualify (for sth) to win the right to enter a competition or continue to the next part 取得权利（参加比赛或继续下阶段比赛）: Our team has qualified for the final. 我们的球队已取得决赛权。

4 [T] to limit the meaning of a general statement or make it weaker 限定，修饰（话语）